CDI3-SCISIM
  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) . To conduct a surprise raid
B) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
C) . To immediately obtain a confession
D) . To intimidate the suspect
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Leading questioning
C) Direct questioning
D) Rapid-fire questioning
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Reid technique
B) Forceful confrontation
C) Covert surveillance
D) Physical intimidation
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) Their innocence
B) The entire criminal act
C) Only the elements of the crime
D) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be coerced under pressure
B) It must be made in front of the media
C) It must be voluntarily made
D) It must be made to any person
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
B) They are only valid if the declarant survives
C) They must be notarized
D) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
B) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
C) A confession made under duress
D) A statement made to influence another witness
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Polygraph testing
B) Passive observation
C) Open-ended narrative
D) Note-taking
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Immediate police confrontation
B) Presence of media witnesses
C) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
D) Intimidation by authorities
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Structured
B) Informal
C) Cognitive
D) Narrative
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) . It must be voluntary
B) It must include a public apology
C) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
D) The suspect must be informed of their rights
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Gathering physical evidence
B) Conducting surveillance
C) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
D) Encouraging suspects to lie
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) It was signed in front of police
B) The declarant was aware death was imminent
C) It was written and notarized
D) It was recorded on video
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
B) Is conducted without asking questions
C) Relies on threats to elicit statements
D) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Use the statement only as hearsay
B) Verify the statement independently without coercion
C) Ignore contradictions
D) Accept the statement at face value
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Rapid questioning
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Leading questions
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
B) Admissible in court
C) Admissible in court
D) Considered independent relevant statement
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Elicit the truth from a suspect
B) Publicly shame the suspect
C) Obtain evidence through coercion
D) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Conducting the interrogation in private
B) Using physical pressure
C) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
D) Threatening the suspect with punishment
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Needs corroboration to be valid
B) Requires police supervision
C) Given only after a court order
D) Made voluntarily and without prompting
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Ask leading questions to force answers
B) Focus on irrelevant facts
C) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
D) Interrupt the witness frequently
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Reid Technique
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Passive observation
D) Direct confrontation
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
B) Voluntary nature
C) . Recording of the confession
D) Knowledge of rights
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) An admission
B) . A hearsay statement
C) A dying declaration
D) A voluntary confession
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) Was the door locked?”
B) Did you see him take the money?”
C) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
D) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) Statement by a third party
B) Statement without any factual basis
C) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
D) Complete confession of guilt
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Coercive
B) Investigative
C) Cognitive
D) Informational
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The statement is notarized
B) The declarant knew death was imminent
C) It is read aloud in court
D) The statement is recorded immediately
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Inadmissible due to coercion
B) Admissible
C) Automatically valid
D) Considered independent relevant statement
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Leading questions
C) Confrontational interrogation
D) Rapid-fire questioning
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Must involve a police officer
B) Must be made publicly
C) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
D) Must be repeated multiple times
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Principle of voluntariness
B) Doctrine of independent evidence
C) Rule against hearsay
D) Miranda rights
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Friendly and neutral demeanor
B) Ignoring witness responses
C) Repeating questions rapidly
D) Aggressive confrontation
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
B) Made without awareness of rights
C) Given to a third party only
D) Coerced under threat
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
B) Treat it as hearsay by default
C) Ignore the timing of the statement
D) Require the presence of legal counsel
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Rapid questioning
B) Leading questions
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Coercive interrogation
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Never
B) Even without the declarant being present
C) Only if it is corroborated
D) Only if the declarant testifies
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission is always false; confession is always true
B) Admission is given in court; confession is private
C) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
D) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
B) They must be witnessed by two officers
C) . They are inadmissible unless signed
D) They require corroboration
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) It forces a confession
B) It substitutes for evidence
C) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
D) It makes the suspect nervous
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Hearsay
B) Coerced statement
C) Leading question
D) . Admission or confession
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) . Physical intimidation
B) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
C) Direct questioning with threats
D) Forced written confession
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Independent relevant statement
B) Dying declaration
C) Coerced confession
D) Hearsay evidence
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Prior criminal record
B) Presence of media
C) Speed of confession
D) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Random questions without structure
B) Aggressive interrogation
C) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
D) Surprise questioning
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Reid technique
C) Public humiliation
D) Polygraph-assisted interview
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Admission
B) Full confession
C) Hearsay
D) Coerced statement
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The requirement for notarization
B) The need for witnesses
C) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
D) The requirement for a judge’s approval
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Taken after threats
B) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
C) Taken in a public forum
D) Taken secretly with intimidation
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Accept statements at face value
B) Ignore inconsistencies
C) Only record confessions, not admissions
D) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
B) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
C) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
D) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Killing a person to gain property
B) Taking personal property by intimidation
C) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
D) Breaking and entering a house
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
B) Interview witnesses only
C) Only review surveillance footage
D) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) The value of the property
B) Whether the property is movable or immovable
C) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
D) Number of victims
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) . Interviewing neighbors
B) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
C) Checking fingerprints only
D) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
B) Filing an administrative report
C) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
D) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
B) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
C) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
D) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
B) Verbal permission from the suspect
C) Consent from neighbors
D) Public announcement
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Proving motive
B) Proving actual taking without consent
C) Establishing prior criminal record
D) Recovering the stolen item
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) Public opinion
B) . The weather during the incident
C) The social media accounts of neighbors
D) Physical evidence and witness statements P
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Reclusion temporal to death
B) Community service
C) Imprisonment of 6 months
D) Fine only
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
B) Kidnapping for ransom
C) Theft of personal jewelry
D) Breaking into a house
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) Ignoring CCTV footage
B) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
C) . Interviewing neighbors only
D) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
B) . Vehicle registration and plate number
C) . Victim’s income record
D) Public sentiment
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Type of vehicle used
B) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
C) Number of suspects involved
D) Location of the vehicle
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
B) Seizing property in nearby towns
C) Forensic analysis of tire marks
D) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Forgery of documents
B) Selling stolen goods knowingly
C) . Kidnapping for ransom
D) Theft of livestock only
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) P.D. 1612
B) R.A. 9208
C) . R.A. 6539
D) . R.A. 9160
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
B) Reduce police workload
C) . Increase public awareness
D) Protect suspect’s rights
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Random public announcements
B) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
C) Asking the media to report thefts
D) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) Theft of property
B) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
C) Simple kidnapping without intent
D) Illegal importation of goods
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Private property owners
B) Vehicle owners
C) Bank account holders
D) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) Ignore digital evidence
B) . Search unrelated areas
C) . Locate and rescue victims safely
D) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
B) . Focus solely on financial transactions
C) . Avoid interviewing victims
D) . Ignore online communication records
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) . R.A. 9208
B) P.D. 1612
C) . R.A. 9160
D) . R.A. 6539
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) Public announcements only
B) Filing reports without rescue operations
C) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
D) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Owning a private vehicle
B) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
C) Attending community events
D) Small personal spending
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) . Ignoring online chats
B) Monitoring unrelated social media
C) Publicly disclosing personal data
D) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) Financial fraud
B) . Vehicle carnapping
C) . Only property theft
D) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) Recording weather data
B) . Memorizing names only
C) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
D) Ignoring financial evidence
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
B) Integration – using money for business investment
C) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
D) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Exploitation
B) Placement
C) Integration
D) Layering
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) Assets are seized by authorities
B) Money is stolen physically
C) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
D) No financial movement occurs
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 9160
B) . PD 1612
C) . RA 6539
D) . RA 9208
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Analyzing
B) Remembering
C) Repeating reports
D) Memorizing laws only
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
B) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
C) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
D) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) Recovery only
B) None of the above
C) . Placement and layering
D) Integration only
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Asking media for information
B) Ignoring large transactions
C) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
D) Random inspections of homes
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) Small daily purchases
B) . Routine payroll deposits
C) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
D) . Buying groceries with cash
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Memorizing case files only
B) Confiscating property randomly
C) Ignoring financial flows
D) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) Filing separate complaints without coordination
B) Interviewing only neighbors
C) . Ignoring digital evidence
D) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) . Only ask victims for statements
B) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
C) Ignore electronic evidence
D) Seize unrelated property
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) . Only weather records
B) . Random surveillance
C) Only eyewitness statements
D) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Conducting public surveys
B) Only recovering stolen property
C) Arresting without warrants
D) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) Memorizing laws only
B) Asking for public opinion
C) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
D) . Filing reports without evidence
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
B) Interviewing unrelated parties
C) . Ignoring financial records
D) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) . RA 9160 – AML
B) RPC – Theft provisions only
C) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
D) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
B) Only memorization of laws
C) Public speaking skills
D) Writing press releases
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
B) Arrest without warrant is preferred
C) Public opinion can replace evidence
D) . Media exposure ensures conviction
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Publicize the case
B) Only arrest suspects
C) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
D) Only file reports
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